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Clinical Review
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To
ensure the 3D Modular System continues to meet the clinical requirements of the
client, it is recommended that the system is reviewed by the Special Seating Clinic at
least once a year.
This
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may be done automatically by your District Wheelchair Service.
If
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a client has had a 3D Modular System over 12 months it is recommended that you
contact the District Wheelchair Services for a review. This will ensure that the 3D
Modular System is maintaining the clinical needs of the client.
Stability of Wheelchair and Seating Systems
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To
ensure that the 3D Modular System and wheelchair are safe to use, it is important
that fitting the 3D Modular System to the wheelchair does not make the wheelchair
unstable during normal daily use. Each
3D Modular System when handed over to
the user will be tested for stability to the
relevant angle of stability for the chair to
be tested.
The
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recommended maximum angle of
tilt is 12 degrees for attendant transit
wheelchairs and 16 degrees for users
of self propelling wheelchairs and 16
degrees for users of electric indoor and
outdoor electric wheelchairs.
If
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the client is going to use additional items
mounted to the wheelchair or seating
system such as communications aids etc.,
then it is essential that the test be done
with these in situ to access their impact
on the safety of the wheelchair. Similarly,
simple items such as trays need to be in place for the test to take into account all the
equipment to be used by the client (see diagram opposite).
The
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stability test is always done with the client seated in the seating system and all
equipment to be used by the client on a daily basis when in the wheelchair in situ. The
combined client Seating System and wheelchair assembly is tested to the specified
maximum angle of tilt.
Once
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the test has been successfully completed a Stability Certificate will be issued
by Specialised Orthotic Services Limited. A copy of this certificate will be handed over
when the equipment is supplied and should be kept with the user manual for future
reference.
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12°
